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MIDGAME XR

On Sale on January 2025

From big fish in shallow sea to high quality fish in mid-deep sea.
Enjoy a variety of mid-game in its entirety.

Challenge a wide variety of targets easily and conveniently, and enjoy the tactics and fishing taste. That is the game rod. Among such game rod series, MIDGAME series is capable of responding to higher-load fishing. The basic structure of the body adopts SPIRAL X CORE that realizes light weight and high strength. For the tip, a high-sensitivity carbon solid TAFTEC INFINITY is adopted and reinforced with HI-POWER X SOLID structure. And, the newly adopted CARBON MONOCOQUE clearly transmits underwater conditions to the angler's hand. In addition, for the reel seat, X SEAT technical gungrip with a trigger at the front was introduced. The high perming performance improved the light and delicate luring operation and stability during a fight. Together with new MIDGAME XR, boat fishing has become deeper and more precise.

KEY FEATURE

A fascinating mid-range game that will satisfy your soul.

From shallow bays to the continental shelf and its fringes, at depths of about 30 to 200 meters or more, weights of 40 to 200, and sometimes 250 are used to target red sea bream, warasa, and flounder, as well as scorpionfish, rosy seabass, and alfonsino... In what can be called mid-range boat fishing in terms of water depth and power rank, the concept of mid-game is a new proposal for enjoying the encounters with each individual fish more deeply.

The Mid Game game rod was created to enhance the gameplay of fishing in mid-deep waters, where fishing with a stationary rod has traditionally been the standard, by allowing the angler to manipulate the rod to lure and bite. The Mid Game XR has now evolved with Shimano's latest rod technology to improve operability and sensitivity, and the high-load model now has a wider range of weight loads to handle, adding even more room.

Not only does it have the leeway and operability in situations where unexpected loads are added, such as drop fishing for bluefish, nomase fishing, and chum fishing with high-load rigs, but it also exhibits the same operability and sensitivity even in situations where you need to change the weight from 150 to 200 depending on the point and tide, such as when fishing for rosy sea bass, scorpion fish, and light alfonsino, etc. The leeway that doesn't make you feel anxious about the weight load gives anglers peace of mind and fun, so please enjoy the fascinating mid-range with the Mid Game XR.

X-Seat Technical Gun Grip (※1). A grip that lets you bend, control, and have more fun.

If everyone feels "comfortable" the moment they hold a rod and reel, and feels "less tired" throughout the day, how much more comfortable fishing would be. The X-Seat Technical Gun Grip on the Mid Game XR realizes exactly this kind of comfort and the operability that comes from it.

This grip was born from a thorough review of the Extreme Gun Grip. It has been downsized without compromising its strong points of reducing fatigue and stability, and is compatible with both left and right-handed reels, regardless of hand size or right-handed reeling. The front part has a trigger shape that makes it easy to hook your fingers, improving operability and allowing for fine rod work, while also achieving a high level of palming regardless of the size of the reel.

Try holding this grip, which is the embodiment of Shimano's commitment. You will clearly see that the shape allows the hand to naturally fit snugly. Holding the rod in the palm of your hand gives your wrist more room and reduces fatigue. Palming is done in a way that is less likely to cause tendonitis, and is extremely effective in high-stress fishing. Meanwhile, stability and operability are two sides of the same coin, so by placing the trigger section on the front, operability has been dramatically improved while maintaining stability.

In actual fishing, in addition to the weight of the tackle, there is also the resistance of the current to the rod operation and the tackle, and the large kinetic energy of the fish pulling. In extreme terms, no matter how light the rod is, it cannot be comfortable if the load is supported between the fingers. Shimano's unique grip shape that makes use of the strong points of the fingers is the X-Seat Technical Gun Grip.

*1: Excluding HH model.

And the HH model, which is the limit-breaking model of 250, adopts the extreme gun grip that emphasizes load reduction and stability. Power loss is also kept to a minimum, so you won't lose power when hooking or fighting.

The third sensitivity is the ability to sense the bottom sediment and currents.

The sensitivity of a fishing rod can be broadly divided into two types: visual sensitivity, which is determined by visual observation, and hand sensitivity, which is determined by touch. Visual sensitivity is determined by the movement of the tip of the rod, while hand sensitivity is literally the vibration transmitted from the point where the hand touches the rod. The carbon monocoque grip installed on the Mid Game XR amplifies and transmits this vibration (information) to the angler when the rod is held under the arm or against the elbow.

This information is useful not only for fish bites, but also for learning about changes in underwater conditions, such as the bottom sediment when searching the seabed and the resistance of the line due to currents, and can be called a ``third sensitivity'' after visual and tactile sensations.

It is lightweight thanks to its thin one-piece molding, and is also equipped with a carbon hold position that is convenient when the rod is placed down. It combines sensitivity, ease of handling, and ease of use in actual fishing.

9 items to choose from depending on the type of fishing you want to do.

There are three types of action, 64, 73, and 82, four levels of hardness, M, MH, H, and HH, and you can choose the length depending on the characteristics of the field such as waves and the tackle you are using. The mid-game lineup has nine options that you can choose based on the fish you want to catch and the fishing spot you want to go to. Each model has a wide range of weight loads, so you can use them for multiple targets. When in doubt, choose the one you like.

 

[64 is mainly for chum and flounder fishing]

The 64 series, which has been refined for use in groundbait fishing, comes in two models: the flexible 64M230 for use in bays and the long-length 64MH240 that is easy to use in the open sea.

 

[The versatile 73 is your choice for different fish species and fields]

The 73 series offers an excellent balance of operability and power and is highly versatile. There are five models: the 73MH190, which is suitable for tilefish, rockfish, horse mackerel and hairtail; the 73MH230, which makes it easy to settle the tackle even in swells and waves; the 73H190, which is suitable for tilefish, rockfish, rosy seabream, black porgy and spear squid in addition to tilefish; the 73H230, which has a longer overall length for comfortable light drop-casting and light swimming; and the 73HH210, which can accommodate weights up to 250 and covers rosy seabream, light alfonsino and drop-casting.

 

[82: Attacking mid-depth waters and squid with a handheld]

The 82 series prioritizes operability, sensitivity, and response and comes in two models: the 82MH180, which is designed for catching scorpionfish, rockfish, horse mackerel, and spear squid, and the 82H190, which is suitable for rosy sea bass, black porgy, scorpionfish, and spear squid.

Don't let go of the familiar feeling. Solid tip replacement and repair available.

The tip is the angler's eye and an extension of his fingers. In actual fishing, it is the part that you concentrate on and look at for the longest time. Shimano offers solid tips made of carbon and glass materials, including Toughtech ∞, Toughtech, Toughtech α, and High Power X Solid, for each target and tone. We aim for high perfection for each rod by carefully setting each rod to make the most of their strengths, such as thinness, hardness, resilience, and guide placement. The solid tip becomes more familiar the more you use it and brings out the fun of fishing, but it is also the most delicate part of the rod. It may be damaged by troubles such as line tangles during actual fishing. In the unlikely event that the solid part of the tip is damaged, you can replace only that part with "Solid Tip Replacement Repair Service (paid)". We support you in having a long relationship with your beloved rod.

 

REVIEW

FEATURE

HIKARU HIGUCHI

FEATURE

X SEAT technical gungrip (except 73HH210)

"Extreme gungrip", a revolutionary grip that reduces fatigue by gripping like enveloping with four fingers while the wrist and palm remain almost straight, has been further evolved. The operation is improved by placing the trigger at the front, while maintaining the fatigue reduction and high stability. It fits a wide range of reel sizes, and the common left-right design makes it possible to experience the effect regardless of whether the right-hand or left-hand winding is used.

X SEAT extreme gungrip (73HH210)

The seat, designed exclusively for left and right, has a large contact surface between the palm and the grip, so that it is held by the entire palm like enveloping. It reduces blurring during reeling by 30%* and also reduces the load during perming by up to 45%*. It also minimizes power loss, preventing losin by being overpowered during hooking and fighting. The difference is even more noticeable when fishing for long periods of time. Once you experience X SEAT extreme gungrip, you will not be able to go back to the original grip. (*Compared to our conventional grips)


*X seat exstream gungrip M (interchangeable)

CARBON MONOCOQUE

"CARBON MONOCOQUE" that makes the rear grip into a hollow structure by integrally molded carbon is a lightweight and excellent in transmittability and sensitivity. It transmits underwater changes and bites to the angler from the parts touching the arm or armpit, and shows an effect that can be called the third sensitivity following the eyes and hands.

Carbon hold position

Equipped with a carbon hold position, enabling to fix the rod clamp directly without HOLD POSITION SPACER.

TAFTEC INFINITY + HI-POWER X SOLID Tip

Adopts carbon solid, TAFTEC INFINITY, that is excellent in strength realized three times the winding strength and five times the amount of winding compared to ordinary solid (our company's comparison) is used for the tip. In addition, HI-POWER X SOLID whose solid part is reinforced with ultra-fine carbon tape has been installed to enhance its torsion resistance performance.

Stainless frame SiC guide
Grip joint 2 piece (64 series)
One and a half 2 piece(73/82 series)
6:4 action (64 series)
7:3 action (73 series)
8:2 action (82 series)

TECHNOLOGY

SPIRAL X CORE
X SEAT
CARBON MONOCOQUE
HI-POWER X SOLID
TAFTEC INFINITY
CI4+
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SPIRAL X CORE

Spiral X Core is Shimano's newest and most advanced blank construction technology. By integrating Spiral X carbon tape construction with Toray Nanoalloy® technology, Spiral X Core constructed blanks benefit from up to 10% more torsional rigidity and up to 15% more compressional rigidity than rods built with Spiral X. Shimano is unique to the market by applying by high-strength carbon tape with this unique and patented Spiral X construction.


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X SEAT

The new X Seat Extreme is designed to satifsy 'ease of holding' and unstressed fishing, even during a long day and under heavy power loads. The X Seat Extreme gun grip eliminates complaints often heard from jigging or bottom anglers, like fatigue in the hand due to pressure from the reel seat and fatigue in the wrist due to the angle of the wrist needed to hold the rod. The X Seat Extreme is designed to increase the contact surface of the seat in the palm of the hand by utilizing an enlarged grip so the angler can hold it firmly and stable it in the whole palm of the hand. With conventional reel seats, it was inevitable to endure a load to the wrist and the arm because of the angle of the wrist at the time of reeling or fighting fish, especially under heavy power loads. However, the X Seat Extreme Extreme gun grip succeeded in keeping the angle of the wrist close to straight resulting in less burden, by designing the right and left seat exclusively for this commitment. The X Seat Extreme made it possible to reduce hand trembling and fatigue (-45%) regardless of the size or load during dropping, reeling and hooking. Moreover, since it is possible to grasp the enlarged grip firmly without gaps, the sense of stability (+30% compared to SHIMANO previous reel seats) especially during the fight with large size fish is drastically increased.


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CARBON MONOCOQUE

Carbon Monocoque grip is a carbon-molded grip that is lightweight with high sensitivity, transferring even the smallest vibration to an angler’s hand. The Carbon Monocoque Grip increases sensitivity by 30% compared to traditional rod handles and utilizes a hollow structure that eliminates unnecessary parts of the rear grip to improve weight reduction and vibration transmission.


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HI-POWER X SOLID

The flexible solid tip is reinforced with ultra fine carbon tape. This reinforcement suppresses power loss due to twisting without hindering the delicate bending of the solid tip. Cast accuracy, operability, and sensitivity has been dramatically enhanced by the application of HI-POWER X Solid.


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TAFTEC INFINITY

TAFTEC INFINITY realizes 3 times the winding strength and 5 times the winding amount of our conventional solid tips. It is a high intensity solid tip that surpasses the strength and sensitivity of Taftec α.


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CI4+

CI4 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material and is 2.5x more rigid than its predecessor. While improving lightness and rigidity, reel bodies, rotors and reel seats built with CI4+ are further reduced in size and weight.


LINE-UP

SPECIFICATION

SKU NUMBER

TOTAL LENGTH (FT)

TOTAL LENGTH (M)

SECTIONS

CLOSED LENGTH (CM)

TOP DIAMETER (MM)

REEL SEAT POSITION (MM)

REEL FIXING METHOD

CARBON CONTENT

JDM CODE

64M230 7'7" 2.30 2 171.4 1.4 410 DOWNLOCK 86 272799
64MH240 7'10" 2.40 2 181.4 1.4 410 DOWNLOCK 86.6 272805
73MH190 6'3" 1.90 2 119.4 1.2 410 DOWNLOCK 85 272812
73MH230 7'7" 2.30 2 159.4 1.2 410 DOWNLOCK 82.6 272829
73H190 6'3" 1.90 2 119.4 1.4 410 DOWNLOCK 82.5 272836
73H230 7'7" 2.30 2 159.4 1.4 410 DOWNLOCK 80.7 272843
73HH210/RIGHT 6'11" 2.10 2 139.4 1.4 410 DOWNLOCK 85.1 272850
82MH180 5'11" 1.80 2 109.4 1.2 410 DOWNLOCK 85.2 272867
82H190 6'3" 1.90 2 119.4 1.2 410 DOWNLOCK 86.4 272874